coming up, he's the photographer who snapped an image of a new york city man after being pushed onto the subway tracks. now there's outrage that he chose to take pictures instead of help the man who, in fact, was hit by that train and died. we're going to tell you why the photographer is now defending his actions and pointing fingers at others who stood by and did not help. >> sean: tragedy strikes at a subway station in the heart of new york city's times square. on monday afternoon two men began arguing on a platform and moments later, the unthinkable happened. the man sob secured in the video was pushed onto the train tracks. a photographer for the new york post was in the station and began taking pictures. he said he was hoping that the flash of his camera would get the attention of the operator of the subway car. his plan, in fact, failed, and the man was fatally struck by the oncoming train. now, the photographer that took that picture is coming under fire for snapping his camera instead of trying to save the man's life. earlier today he explained why he did what he did. watch.